Knight Rider Special TurboGrafx-16 box art

TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine · Racing

Knight Rider Special

Deep cut

SystemTurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine
Released1989
GenreRacing
DeveloperPack In Video
PublisherPack In Video
Players1 player
CommitmentQuick session (Under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 2

Developed by Pack In Video, Knight Rider Special arrived on the TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine in 1989 as a racing game.

It belongs to the TurboGrafx-16's earliest wave of games. Other notable TurboGrafx-16 releases from 1989 include Vigilante, Volfied and Dungeon Explorer. Among the 11 TurboGrafx-16 racing games in our database, it ranks #9 by legacy score.

Pack In Video also made Deep Blue for the TurboGrafx-16.

Knight Rider Special is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to race and compete
  • you have time for a quick session (under an hour, or endless arcade fun)
  • you've played the TurboGrafx-16 hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you want a story or exploration rather than laps
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing Knight Rider Special is like

Racing games range from realistic driving to kart racers with weapons and shortcuts. Races are short, making them great for quick sessions and split-screen rivalries.

Tip for newcomers: Learn each track's racing line and braking points; in kart racers, item strategy matters as much as driving.

Knight Rider Special gameplay screenshot on TurboGrafx-16
In-game screenshot (TurboGrafx-16)

Knight Rider Special cheats & codes

2 codes on file (Emulator memory codes). Here are a few Emulator memory codes codes to start with:

Infinite Time1f0086:89
Infinite Energy1f0088:16

See all Knight Rider Special cheats

Knight Rider Special walkthroughs & guides

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Knight Rider Special FAQ

When did Knight Rider Special come out on the TurboGrafx-16?

Knight Rider Special was released for the TurboGrafx-16 / PC Engine in 1989.

Who made Knight Rider Special?

It was developed by Pack In Video.

Is Knight Rider Special multiplayer?

No. Knight Rider Special is a single-player game.

How long does Knight Rider Special take to play?

As a racing game, Knight Rider Special typically falls into the "Quick session" category: under an hour, or endless arcade fun. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about Knight Rider Special on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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